Using Sand With Goldfish

[angel79]

I'm getting married and want to use goldfish for a centerpiece. I want to use tall cylinder vases with green sand. What kind of sand can I use and where can I purchase???

 

[Mr Melt]

Well 1st off, its very irresponsible to keep any species of goldfish in a box/tank/cylinder that doesnt measure at least 30 gallons.

Unless you're planning on keeping them there for a single day and then moving them to a safe home I wouldn't recommend it.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news like.

 

[nurglespuss]

Hi there,

Agree with previous about moving the fish on to larger accommodation after the event, but for the night, provided the fish are small, it should be fine.

I've used 'squand' previously with fish, which is perfectly safe, if you can still buy it, it is green.

If not, for the fishes comfort (in its temporary accommodation) why not pop in a few tasteful sprigs of Elodea crispa/densa for the 'green' theme?

 

[StandbySetting]

What do you plan on doing with the Goldfish after the wedding? They require a pond long term, and aren't really suitable for tanks.

 

[Tizer]

depends on the goldfish, chuck a fancy goldfish in a pond and its going to die come winter.

 

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

I was always recommended that goldfish and sand is a no go. Goldfish always sift through the substrate and the sand will damage their gills.

There are some lovely coloured gravels out there that you could achieve the same effect with.

 

[Lufbramatt]

goldfish in the middle of the table + drunk people sounds like its not going to end well for the fish.

 

[fishchick]

i second that notion...flailing drunks vs fish bowls = total disaster!!!!

what about those artificial fish that swim around when you turn them on? Might be an idea??? at least if they get knocked over there's no harm done. And after the wedding, depending on how many people are attending, you won't have to worry about housing a bunch of goldfish. Just a thought!?!

 

[fluttermoth]

In all honesty, OP, I think it's a terrible idea.

Goldfish have the potential to grow very large and not many people can house them properly, long term. It also means they're a very messy fish that produce a lot of poisonous waste into the water in a very short time.

It's possible they could be made sick in just a few hours in a small container with no filter.

Why don't you just have the vases with green sand and some lovely water plants and forget about the fish? It would look much nicer in my opinion, as you won't have live fish for you or your guests to worry about.

Congratulations btw; hope you have a lovely day